J.S. Bach: Violin Sonatas & Partitas, Cello Suites transcribed for Harpsichord by Gustav Leonhardt Roberto Loreggian

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001:
• 1 Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio 03:38
• 2 Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: II. Fuga allegro 04:49
• 3 Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: III. Siciliana 02:40
• 4 Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: IV. Presto 03:00
• Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002:
• 5 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: I. Allemanda 03:50
• 6 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: II. Double 02:14
• 7 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: III. Corrente 02:38
• 8 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: IV. Double. Presto 03:15
• 9 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: V. Sarabande 02:22
• 10 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: VI. Double 02:06
• 11 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: VII. Tempo di borea 02:03
• 12 Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: VIII. Double 02:14
• Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004:
• 13 Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemanda 04:41
• 14 Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: II. Corrente 02:55
• 15 Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabanda 03:55
• 16 Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga 04:56
• 17 Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: V. Ciaccona 13:58
• Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005:
• 18 Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: I. Adagio, BWV 968 03:15
• 19 Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: II. Fuga 09:32
• 20 Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: III. Largo 02:21
• 21 Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: IV. Allegro assai 05:23
• 22 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: I. Preludio 04:24
• Partita in A Major, BWV 1006:
• 23 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: II. Loure 02:29
• 24 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeau 02:55
• 25 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: IV. Menuet I 01:04
• 26 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: V. Menuet II 01:38
• 27 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: VI. Bourrée 01:43
• 28 Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: VII. Gigue 02:06
• Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010:
• 29 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: I. Praeludium 03:53
• 30 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: II. Allemande 04:55
• 31 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: III. Courante 03:14
• 32 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: IV. Sarabande 03:47
• 33 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: V. Bourrée I 01:54
• 34 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VI. Bourrée II 00:49
• 35 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VII. Bourée I 01:34
• 36 Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VIII. Gigue 02:58
• Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011:
• 37 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: I. Prelude 05:45
• 38 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: II. Allemande 05:12
• 39 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: III. Courante 02:10
• 40 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande 03:16
• 41 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: V. Gavotte I 01:50
• 42 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: VI. Gavotte II en rondeau 00:50
• 43 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: VII. Gavotte I 00:58
• 44 Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: VIII. Gigue 02:17
• Suite in D Major, BWV 1012:
• 45 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: I. Prelude 04:09
• 46 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: II. Allemande 04:21
• 47 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: III. Courante 03:31
• 48 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: IV. Sarabande 03:45
• 49 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: V. Gavotte I 01:27
• 50 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: VI. Gavotte II 01:17
• 51 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: VII. Gavotte I 00:46
• 52 Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: VIII. Gigue 04:06
• Johann Sebastian Bach:
• 53 Allemande in A Minor, BWV 1013 04:53
• 54 Sarabande in C Minor, BWV 997 04:18
• Total Runtime 02:59:59

Info for J.S. Bach: Violin Sonatas & Partitas, Cello Suites transcribed for Harpsichord by Gustav Leonhardt

First compete recording of the Sonatas, Partitas and Suites by Bach in the harpsichord transcription by Gustav Leonhardt.

The transcription of these works, which were originally written for a solo string instrument (violin, cello) requires the hand of a master: Gustav Leonhardt certainly proves his deep insight of both Bach’s sound world and the possibilities of the harpsichord in these transcriptions, which feature complex counterpoint and harmonies.

Bach himself transcribed many of his own works and those of others for different instruments. The close study of these works gave Leonhardt the courage and vision to write his own, commenting in his typical modest way: “I think that Bach would have forgiven me the fact that I have set myself to making arrangements of his works. Whether or not he would have forgiven the way I have done it is a moot point”

Roberto Loreggian, harpsichord

Roberto Loreggian
Having achieved, with the highest grades, a diploma in organ and harpsichord, he perfected his talents at the Conservatory of The Hague (NL) under the direction of Ton Koopman. His activities led him to perform in the most important halls: Parco della Musica - Rome, Sala Verdi - Milan, Hercules Saal - Munich (Germany), Teatro Colon - Buenos Aires, Kioi Hall - Tokyo... at highly important festivals: MITO, Sagra Malatestiana (Malatestiana Festival), Pergolesi Spontini Festival, Accademia di Santa Cecilia, musical evenings... performing both as a soloist accompanist and soloist with numerous orchestras, Orchestra dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Chamber Orchestra of Mantova, the Orchestra of Padua and the Veneto, I Virtuosi Italiani, L'Arte Dell'Arco, I Barocchisti... He has recorded numerous CDs for record labels such as Chandos, Tactus, Arts... which have been internationally acclaimed. He has recorded the complete collection of keyboard music by G. Frescobaldi for the label 'Brilliant' winning the 'National Award for Classic Music Track 2009', for the same label he recorded the complete keyboard music of A. Gabrieli, the complete Harpsichord concerts of B. Galuppi and the harpsichord music of G. F. Haendel. His recordings devoted to harpsichord music by B. Pasquini (Chandos Chaconne) and by G. B. Ferrini (Tactus) received the award 'Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik'. He teaches at the Conservatory 'C. Pollini' in Padova, Italy.

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